Quick Answer
To get fuller lashes, start with a clean base, wiggle the wand from root to tip, and build layers before the first coat dries. A volumizing mascara with a thick formula and a tapered brush helps multiply lashes instantly.
Why Volumizing Mascara Needs a Different Technique
Lengthening or curling mascaras focus on separating and lifting lashes, while volumizing formulas are thicker to coat each lash and create density. That means you need to work quickly and avoid overloading the brush to prevent clumps.
A common mistake is pumping the wand in the tube, which forces air in and dries out the mascara. Instead, twist the wand to pick up product.
Step-by-Step Guide to Fuller Lashes
- Prep Your Lashes: Start with clean, dry lashes. Use an eyelash curler to gently clamp at the base, hold for 10 seconds, then release. This creates a natural lift that volumizing mascara will amplify. Curled lashes make the mascara appear thicker immediately.
- Wipe Excess Product: Remove the wand and wipe off any excess mascara on the rim of the tube. Too much formula on the brush leads to clumps. A slightly drier wand gives better control for building volume. Less is more on the first coat.
- Wiggle from Root to Tip: Place the wand at the base of your lashes and wiggle it back and forth as you pull upward. This deposits product at the roots, where volume matters most, and separates lashes as you go. Don't pump the wand—twist it instead.
- Build a Second Coat Immediately: Apply the second coat while the first is still slightly tacky but not wet. This bonds the layers together, making lashes look thicker without clumping. Focus on the outer corners for a fanned-out effect. Work fast—don't let the first coat dry completely.
- Comb Through with a Clean Spoolie: If any clumps appear, use a clean mascara wand or spoolie to brush through lashes while the mascara is still slightly damp. This separates and defines each lash while preserving the added volume. A spoolie removes clumps without removing product.
Product Spotlight
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EXAGGER-EYES VOLUME MASCARA - EXAGGER-BLACK 10ML: Charlotte Tilbury's EXAGGER-EYES VOLUME MASCARA in EXAGGER-BLACK delivers a new volumising formula designed to create multiplied, thicker, fanned-out looking lashes. Its 28-hour hold means you can build multiple coats without worrying about smudging, so you get dramatic volume that lasts all day.
EXAGGER-EYES VOLUME MASCARA - EXAGGER-BLACK 10ML
